Worst air pollution Barbacena, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Barbacena is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Barbacena is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Barbacena's air quality reflects the Minas Gerais southern plateau at 1,116 metres, with vehicle emissions from the BR-040 and surrounding dairy and healthcare industry contributing local sources. The elevated Serra da Mantiqueira position aids background dispersal, while dry season burning from surrounding Minas Gerais agricultural land contributes seasonal PM2.5 variation throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Good
16.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Good
17.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Barbacena right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Barbacena is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Barbacena?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Barbacena will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Barbacena?
In Barbacena, reduced air quality is most noticeable when native cerrado and Atlantic Forest species pollen peaks, and on days affected by vehicle emissions from the BR-040 and surrounding dairy and healthcare industry; the picture usually improves again once the season turns.
Are air quality levels in Barbacena based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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